Future Apple iPhones to use Qualcomm modem chips as settlement is reached

We could soon see Qualcomm modem chips back inside the Apple iPhone. After the billion-dollar Apple v. Qualcomm trial started in San Diego yesterday with jury selection, and continued today with opening statements, both sides have reached a settlement. According to a statement released by both companies, Apple will be making a payment to Qualcomm and the parties agreed to a six-year licensing agreement that is dated April 1st, 2019.

The settlement looks good for Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf who said last November that Qualcomm was "on the doorstep" of resolving the ...

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